John A. "Papa Jack" Recker's obituary , Passed away on December 7, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio

John A. "Papa Jack" Recker

November 11, 1939 - December 7, 2025 (86 years old)

Cincinnati, Ohio

John A. "Papa Jack" Recker's obituary , Passed away on December 7, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio

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John A. "Papa Jack" Recker

November 11, 1939 - December 7, 2025 (86 years old)

Cincinnati, Ohio

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John A. Recker Obituary

The world bids farewell to John A. Recker of Cincinnati, Ohio, departing on December 7, 2025 at the age of 86. John leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John A. Recker to show support.

He was predeceased by: his siblings, Tom, Joe, Richard, Jane, Eileen and Marge.

He is survived by: his wife Joan Recker (Mitchell); his children, Julie Holbrook (Brian), John Recker, Jr. (Jodi) and Jeff Recker; his grandchildren, Michael Holbrook (Kaitlin), Ashley Holbrook, Jennifer Holbrook Raibikis (Jack), Adam Recker (Rachel), Abby Recker, Luke Recker (Lindsey), Jack, Lily, Evie and Penn Recker; and his great grandchildren, Boone and Scout Holbrook.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in his memory be directed to The American Lung Association (https://www.lung.org) and/or NeverThirst.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gilligan Funeral Homes



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